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A comprehensive guide to implementing governance controls in Databricks Unity Catalog.

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Unity Catalog

FoundationMedium ComplexityLearning: Medium

Unified governance for data and AI assets

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Decision Guide

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When to Use

→You're starting fresh with Databricks (use from day 1)
→Managing multiple workspaces and need consistent governance
→Need to track who accesses what data (audit requirements)
→Want to share data securely across teams or organizations
→Moving from legacy Hive metastore (migration required)

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When NOT to Use

→Single-user sandbox workspace
→Temporary POC with no production plans

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Controls Using This Technology

3 controls use Unity Catalog for implementation.

Enable Unity Catalog Audit Logging

Audit & Compliance · 30-60 minutes

Enable Automatic Data Classification

Data Governance · 30 minutes setup, 24 hours for initial scan

Enforce Tag Policies for Governance

Data Governance · 2-3 hours

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